Best States for Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other

Ranked by the Career Atlas Opportunity Score, not raw pay — a high-paying state with few jobs or a high cost of living can rank below a more balanced one.

1. 1Illinois69.6 / 100
2. 2Alaska64.6 / 100
3. 3Washington53.9 / 100
4. 4Virginia46.8 / 100
5. 5California46.1 / 100
6. 6New York30 / 100
7. 7Oklahoma27.5 / 100
8. 8Iowa25 / 100
9. 9New Jersey21.4 / 100
10. 10Maryland16.1 / 100

Also see highest-paying states (ranked by salary alone).